Ethan
The name Ethan has a Hebrew origin. In Hebrew, the meaning of Ethan is ‘sturdy’, ’firm’ and ‘to endure’. In the Hebrew Bible, there was a cymbal player called Ethan, who played in the court of King David and was also known "Ethan the Ezrahite”. He was known for being especially wise, second only to Kind David, as was the author of Psalm 89. As a result, the name has historically been used to symbolize someone who is intellectual, wise and stoic. Ethan Allen was a Revolutionary War hero, who was known for leading the Green Mountain Boys. In more recent years, Ethan Hawke is a famous American actor, writer and director, known for his role as Jesse in Richard Linklater's 'Before' trilogy. Ethan is an extremely popular name in the United States and was the fourth most popular boys' name in 2020. Ethan was also in the top 10 in France, Canada, Scotland, Australia and Ireland.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
strong, firm
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
E is for easy going, no ruffles here.
T is for thoughtful, the caring you.
H is for handy, the helpful you.
A is for accomplished, in all that you do.
N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.
Lucky
Ethan lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Ethan
- Ethan grandson of Judah (1 Chr. 2:6)
- Ethan son of Kushaiah (1 Chr. 15:17)
- Ethan the Ezrahite Biblical psalmist (Ps. 89)
- Ethan Allen American Revolutionary War hero
- Ethan Jesse Coen American film director and screenwriter
Ethan in Pop Culture
- Ethan Isaac Gordimer main male character in Scarlett Avery’s book “Delectably British”.
- "Ethan Frome " novel by Edith Wharton
- Ethan Hunt main character in the "Mission: Impossible" series
- Ethan Rom character on TV's "Lost"
- Ethan Chandler (Talbot) character on TV's "Penny Dreadful"
